< Previous80 COASTMONTHLY.COM / February 2017Krewe BaBalu’s(a NoN-Profit orgaNizatioN) 2017 Mardi gras eveNtsFor tickets go to Krewebabalu.com and any questions contact Gladden Walters: gladdenwalters@gmail.com or all 281-703-3331January 28, 2017 Mardi Gras Ball Tremont Hotel 8PM-MidnightThe Krewe Babalu ball will feature live music, an open bar and food. Come join the krewe as they present this year’s Royal Court. Cost is $125 per person. February 17, 2017 Den Party at DTO (Daquiri Time Out, 2701 Market Street) 6PMThe first night of the Galveston Mardi Gras season Krewe Babalu welcomes the publicwith food & music. Cost is $20February 24, 2017 Balcony Party Dargon & Tobyn Bldg., 2228 Strand (23rd & Strand) 5PM - 1AMThis is the official Krewe Babalu balcony on the best corner in town.There will be music and a cash bar. Cost is $60.00 per person. February 24, 2017 Krewe Babalu Krewe Parade All Strand Area, Float Rides Available 8PMThis is the 11th annual Krewe Babalu All Krewe Parade.All krewes and organizations are welcome to join in the parade. February 25, 2017 Balcony Party Dargon & Tobyn Bldg., 2228 Strand (23rd & Strand) 12PM - 1AMLight Food, Music, and Cash BarThis is the official Krewe Babalu balcony on the best corner in town.There will be music and a cash bar. Cost is $90.00 per person.February 28, 2017 Krewe Babalu Fat Tuesday, Public Celebration, Music and Cash Bar 5PM -TillBuck Shot Saloon, 2409 MarketThis is the last party of the Galveston Mardi Gras Season.Come before and after the parade to enjoy music and a cash bar.Bulk Spices • Blends • Olive Oil • Tea & CoffeeImported Specialty FoodsFrom Around the WorldMarket & Deli409.763.33312706 Market StreetDowntown Galvestonwww.maceospice.comMonday - Saturday11:00 am -5:00 pmSunday Brunch from 10am - 2pmSave the Date‘PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES’ [Feb. 12]Set in a diner and garage in North Carolina, this Tony-nominated mu-sical follows four gas station mechanics and two sisters who waitress at the nearby “Double Cupp Diner,” as they share their homey takes on life, love, Dolly Parton and catfish. between changing tires and baking pies, the gang at this Highway 57 road stop performs a rous-ing, down-home mix of country western, rock ‘n’ roll, and blue grass in a charming tale of friendship, romance and life’s simple pleasures.5 p.m. Feb. 12; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.; www.galvestonsymphony.org or www.thegrand.comROBERT EARL KEEN [Feb. 16]Country legend robert earl Keen returns to The Grand along with his guitar for an evening of toe-tapping music.7:30 p.m. Feb. 16; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.; www.thegrand.comSPRING PLANT SALE [Feb. 18]bring a wagon to the Galveston County Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale featuring herbs, vegetables, fruit trees and flowers. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer free advice and information.9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18; Galveston County Fairgrounds, #10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock; aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/YACHTY GRAS GRAND NIGHT BOAT PARADE [Feb. 18]The boats will parade down Clear Creek Channel by the Kemah boardwalk and revelers will be showered with beads and doubloons in typical Mardi Gras fashion.7 p.m. Feb. 18, Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah, yachtygras.comGALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA [Feb. 19]Trond Saeverud leads this ensemble of highly skilled amateur and pro-fessional musicians in a Valentine’s Concert featuring violin favorites from bloch, Chausson, ravel and Mussorgsky.4 p.m. Feb. 19; The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.; www.galvestonsymphony.org or www.thegrand.com‘LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS’ [Feb 24 to March 12]Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it’s too late and arranges three seductions with three very different women.8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 24 to March 12; Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay; 281.335.5228 or clearcreekcommunitytheatre.com In case of cancellations or changes to events, check with venues for updates. 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Unbelievable 4/2 Waterfront with Spectacular Views $389K84 COASTMONTHLY.COM / February 2017The Junior League of Galveston County held its 65th annual Holiday Charity ball on Dec. 10 at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis resort. Sisters-in-law Lori Carnes and Kelly Johns of Texas City were honored for their service to the community. The Junior League’s largest fund-raiser of the year featured live entertainment, fine dining and silent and live auctions. Photos by Leslie ackermanHOLIDAY CHARITY BALLParty PicsPICTURED: 1. Mike and Lisa Higgins, Rachel and Jon Lambert. 2. Kari Long and Lauren Millo. 3. Dennis and Kelly Johns, Lori and Jay Carnes. 4. Lori Carnes, Lora-Marie Bernard and Janna Carwile. 5. Dr. Chelsea Johnson, Dr. Savannah Marger, Dr. Amy Gonzalez and Dr. Bunmi Olaloye. 6. Courtney Carnes, Aletheia Lawry, Santiago Mendoza Jr. and Ashley Carnes. 7. Ashley Carnes and Courtney Carnes. 8. Liz Torres and Lisa Carnes. 9. Genie and Chuck Lindberg. 10. Kelsi Sullivan, Dana Backe and Chesney Goodson. 11. Aletheia Lawry, Indira Harchandani, Tarun Harchandani, Chrissy and Tom Crews.1234567891011 COASTMONTHLY.COM / February 2017 8586 COASTMONTHLY.COM / February 2017The Galveston association of realtors held its annual Christmas party and installation banquet Dec. 1 at the San Luis resort in Galveston. The banquet included live music, dancing, gourmet food and desserts, cocktails and a silent auction. Members of the 2017 board of directors are President ruthi Stayton, President elect Tanya Jones, Treasurer robert Zahn, Secretary Mary el-len Smith, Director Karee Campo, Director David bridgwater, Director Jana Turner, MLS Chair-man anthony Jensen and Immediate Past President Wendell Odorizzi. The association also presented barney rapp with realtor emeritus status, awarded by the National association of realtors in recognition of 40 years of active membership. Karee Campo, an agent with better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene Galveston, received the realtor of the year award for her service to the association and the real estate community at large. Photos by Leslie ackermanGALVESTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INSTALLATION BANQUETParty PicsPICTURED: 1. The Galveston County Daily News Publisher Leonard Woolsey, Maryrine Woolsey and John Nagy. 2. Anthony and Amanda Jensen. 3. Dahl-ia Brown, David Bowers and Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl Johnson. 4. J. Roy Hall and Patti Zajack. 5. Lesley Sommer, Robert Zahn, incoming association President Ruthi Stayton, Taylor and Gavin Griffith. 6. Karen Flowers and Carolyn Sunseri. 7. Lys-sa Graham Reynolds and Tim Dudley. 8. Sam Stafford and Joe Schwenk. 9. 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Deputy Superintendent Susan Myers received the Distinguished Service award for more than three decades devoted to education in the Texas City school district. Marathon Petroleum General Manager rich Hernandez received the Spirit of education award for his leadership on the community advisory council that is helping bring the TCISD Industrial Trades Center to fruition. Foundation board member Connie bradley, Marathon Petroleum’s Texas refining Division manager, received the 2016 President’s award. Texas City Mayor Matt Doyle received the Visionary award for his idea to develop a shooting team at Texas City High School and then using his charity skeet shoot to fund multiple programs in the district. Courtesy photosTCISD FOUNDATION HALL OF HONORParty PicsPICTURED: 1. Deputy Superintendent Susan Myers, her husband, Artie, and foundation board member Ruth Rendon. 2. 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